A recipe for potting soil that makes enough to fill 3 bags calls for 5 1/2 lb of compost. David wants to modify the recipe so that it fills 5 bags.

How many more pounds of compost will David need for the modified recipe than the original recipe calls for?

A. 3 2/3

B. 6 3/5

C. 9 1/6

D. 27 1/2

Question

A recipe for potting soil that makes enough to fill 3 bags calls for 5 1/2 lb of compost. David wants to modify the recipe so that it fills 5 bags.

 

How many more pounds of compost will David need for the modified recipe than the original recipe calls for?

A. 3 2/3

B. 6 3/5

C. 9 1/6


D. 27 1/2

cwrw238 · Answer

5 1/2 = 11/2
multiply this by 5/3
then convert to a mixed number

cwrw238 · Answer

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